Cadillac DeVille 1985 to 2005 including:1985-1992 Fleetwood, 1993 Sixty Special, All FWD Forum Discussion, Not starting issue - won't crank. in Past Cadillac Vehicle Discussion; all these suggestions seem good but first i would pull the battery and have it checked because 12+ volts does ...

Re: Not starting issue - won't crank.

all these suggestions seem good but first i would pull the battery and have it checked because 12+ volts does not mean you have a good battery you could have a dead cell witch can mean you do not have enough amps. take it to Autozone or advanced they will check it for free.

Re: Not starting issue - won't crank.

If it's the starter you should hear a loud click from it when you turn the key but nothing more. If you don't even get that then it's more then likely something else like the passkey, starter relay somewhere etc...

It's strange that engine movement from worn engine mounts would affect the ground, usually there is a lot of slack in ground cables to compensate for engine movement.

Re: Not starting issue - won't crank.

I have my starter solenoid ready to install but for the third day in a row, the car starts fine in the morning with the remote control. I only start it btw, I don't use it for a ride. It seems like it'll always start with the remote. Next time it doesn't start with the key, I'll try with the remote control.

Re: Not starting issue - won't crank.

Many people who install remote starters eventually run into starting and TheftLock problems. You would not be the first. Also, the 2000 - 2003 series of FWD cars had a few ignition switch problems for no-start problems. The switch is on the back of the ignition lock cylinder and is a separate, replaceable part - after removing the dash or steering column, depending on model ???

Re: Not starting issue - won't crank.

Regarding someone's question as to why I didn't just repair the original ground cable - Because it only took me five minutes to add the second ground cable, and I assume it would have taken longer to find and fix or replace the original one that I suspect had failed.

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Originally Posted by Ranger

I wouldn't put much stock in the motor mount, ground cable theory.

It solved a similar problem on my 2000 Deville.

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Originally Posted by MuRCieLaGo

x2, thanks for the info Caddiction Sufferer but where is that ground cable?

I'm not sure where the original ground is located, but the one I added runs from where the radiator top hose attaches to the engine (I may have misidentified that earlier as the thermostat housing,) with the other end bolted to the frame where I could find an easily accessible bolt.

Re: Not starting issue - won't crank.

I had same problem, ran a separate ground all was good. Just take a jumper cable, hook it to the ground tab or hoisting plate on the engine and hook the other end to an unpainted chassis bolt to test it next time it won't start. If it works then add the ground cable. The original ground cable is on passenger side from frame to I believe the rear cylinder head

Re: Not starting issue - won't crank.

Changed the location and it's without success, doesn't change anything to the won't crank issue. Should I go with the first idea of changing starter solenoid?

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Btw I discovered something: I ask my girlfriend to play with radio buttons and I play with lights button while trying to start the car. The car will start after less then 10 seconds of turning key off/on constantly. The more buttons I push, the faster it'll start.